Keeping the roadways safe is one of the duties of police officers. The ones who are on patrol must be vigilant in their quest to spot drivers who are unsafe. In order to pull over a driver, they need to have reasonable suspicion that something amiss is going on. When...
Year: 2022
Can Breathalyzer results be wrong?
Chemical breath tests are popular law enforcement tools. Although it is a brand name, many people refer to any breath test as a Breathalyzer test. Almost everyone pulled over for suspicion of impaired driving or involved in a car wreck may have an officer ask them to...
Can you decline a breathalyzer test in Georgia?
When the police pull you over on suspicion of drunk driving, they may ask you to take a breathalyzer test at some point. It is meant to ascertain your blood alcohol (BAC) levels, and should the reading be above the legal threshold of 0.08%, the police can arrest you...
Why a good night’s sleep might not prevent a DUI
Sleep is often touted as a miracle cure when you’ve been drinking. People tell others to go home and sleep it off. Or people believe they will be fine for the morning as long as they get six hours of shut-eye. While you will hopefully feel better the next morning...
2 ways you can challenge your Georgia DUI charge
If you are arrested and charged with DUI in Georgia, it is easy to feel confused, frustrated and frightened. You may be tempted to believe that your goose is cooked. However, this is not always the case. Depending on the specifics of your case, you can actually...
Mistakes to avoid when pulled over for suspected DUI
Seeing the red and blue lights in your rearview mirror can be stressful in any situation. If you’ve had a few drinks, it can be downright scary. However, it’s important to understand that you have rights when pulled over, including a suspected DUI. To protect these...
Are there ways to ensure you won’t go to jail over charges?
Many criminal charges in Georgia carry jail time if someone pleads guilty or the courts convict them. Misdemeanor offenses like reckless driving and violent offenses like assault can lead to months or even years in state custody. Many people fear prison, as it can be...
Will a failed field sobriety test lead to a DUI conviction?
There’s a lot of controversy around field sobriety tests. In fact, some attorneys tell clients to avoid taking these at all costs. However, if you are pulled over for suspicion of DUI and agree to a field sobriety test, you may wonder – will you be convicted of this...
Can a criminal conviction jeopardize a college student’s education?
When you send your child to college, your goal is for them to get a better education and to be set up to enter their preferred career. The one thing that you warned them about before going to school was to stay out of trouble with the law, because an arrest or damage...
Can you face drug charges for something a friend left in your car?
During a search of your vehicle, police officers will try to use anything they find against you. Although you may think that you keep your vehicle clean and there is nothing inside it to implicate you, you never know what a police officer might find. They could find...